Dr. Estrella's article on multimedia basics made me want to know, how does he speak such plain english?? I found this wonderful page and found he develops interactive media to both businesses and educators. I also found he is a musician and speaks the language of both worlds. His explaination of multimedia is a bookmark page I will use for my eportfolio. I have always wanted to use animation, and he explains it so clearly on his still images page.
Technical Strategies and WebQuest set up some solid lesson plans with technological assistance to fulfill the National Standards. I, personally, appreciated the launch of technology in Music Education, but had a difficult time matching the national standard with the discipline.
The immigrant and native reminds me of where I fit. Right smack in the middle. I was born 4 years before the personal computer became popular, and MTV launched when I was 5, along with Atari game system and Commodore 64, so the mouse eliminated the use of two hands for the joystick. Now I hear of a consept car that drives like a Nintendo joystick
The technology is here to stay. There are plenty of tutorials for teachers to become fluent. Also, don't be afraid to let the student be the interpreter of the digital age. The computer will NEVER replace the teacher. If it does right now, then that teacher needs to work on skills.
I agree with you Robyn, the computer will NEVER replace the teacher. People to people teaching is still different, and despite the rising use of technology, a computer is not a person. However, I have seen it replace people in certain classes where it is not used effectively. I definitely agree with your line "If it [computer replaces teacher] does right now, then that teacher needs to work on skills." Technology must be used effectively in the classroom, not replace the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bryan, who agrees with Robyn, that the computer will never replace our teachers. I do think that teachers need to adapt, but like I told Anna, the student should adapt to the teacher as well. The school is about the student, but remember, s/he cannot just demand that the knowledge to always be presented their way. They must put the effort in as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why people make the statement that "the computer will never replace the teacher." Why would it? Will chalk ever replace a teacher? Will books ever replace teachers? The answer in all cases is no. All are just tools that when used effectively by a skilled teacher can help children learn.
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